 Last additions - Maibara 米原市 |
West Hiking Trail is most popular for hiking to the summit. 西遊歩道Nov 07, 2008
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Rocky trail.Nov 07, 2008
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Entrance/exit to the Central Hiking Trail. 中央遊歩道Nov 07, 2008
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Mt. Ibuki's summit is easily accessible via this Ibukiyama Driveway toll road (3,000 yen for passenger cars) from Sekigahara, Gifu Pref. This road opened in 1965 and is open to traffic during April to Nov.Nov 07, 2008
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Ibukiyama Driveway toll road going to Mt. Ibuki summit. 伊吹山ドライブウェイNov 07, 2008
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Mt. Ibuki summit parking lot. The local bus also come up here. And loads of tour buses during flower seasons. Many tourists make the easy climb to the summit from the parking lot. Nov 07, 2008
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People from Miyazaki Prefecture which will host the next Sports Recreation meet in 2009, do some PR.Nov 06, 2008
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People from Miyazaki Prefecture which will host the next Sports Recreation meet in 2009, do some PR.Nov 06, 2008
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JR Maibara Station with a Spo-rec welcome banner.Nov 06, 2008
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During the closing ceremony, Maibara Mayor Michio Hirao offer congratulations.Nov 06, 2008
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Banners line the way back to Maibara Station.Nov 06, 2008
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The three South Korean aerobics teams were awarded with the International Exchange Award.Nov 06, 2008
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Awards ceremony with the winning teams on stage.Nov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Hiroshima.Nov 06, 2008
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The MC was an NHK Otsu TV newscaster.Nov 06, 2008
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The winning teams performed their routines again.Nov 06, 2008
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As each winner was announced, the respective team cheered and went backstage. The senior group was of course a winner.Nov 06, 2008
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At 2 pm, all the teams sat in the front to listen to the announcement of the winners.Nov 06, 2008
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This one-hour joint aerobics session was called the "Memorial Program."Nov 06, 2008
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Outside the hall were a few food booths and Spo-rec mascot Caffy walking around.Nov 06, 2008
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The hall lobby also had articles and snapshots of the aerobics event the day before.Nov 06, 2008
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Posters for aerobics teams made by local school children.Nov 06, 2008
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Posters for aerobics teams made by local school children.Nov 06, 2008
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After lunch, everyone participated in a joint aerobics session at 1 pm with a well-known instructor.Nov 06, 2008
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Maibara's official mascot, a family of fireflies.Nov 06, 2008
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After the aerobics performances, there was a one-hour lunch break at noon, and a group picture-taking session of all the aerobics teams and officials.Nov 06, 2008
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The hall lobby had posters showing Maibara's major sights.Nov 06, 2008
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Poster for the Tokimeki SilversNov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Miyagi.Nov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Tokushima.Nov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Shiga.Nov 06, 2008
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Aerobics team from Hiroshima.Nov 06, 2008
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Local children watch aerobics behind a "Welcome to Maibara" sign.Nov 06, 2008
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The contestants had to be at least 20 years old, but I think most people looked middle-aged.Nov 06, 2008
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Tokimeki SilversNov 06, 2008
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Each team had to have 3 to 5 people performing 90 sec. to 120 sec. long. The routine was required to include jumping jacks, kicks, and push ups.Nov 06, 2008
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Tokimeki Silvers ときめきシルバーズNov 06, 2008
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The highlight and newsmaker was this group called the Tokimeki Silvers consisting of women in their 80s and 90s. They were from Shiga.Nov 06, 2008
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Sports Recreation Shiga 2008 was held in Shiga during Oct. 18-21, 2008. Various sports tournaments were held all around Shiga. The aerobics competition was held in Maibara. Maibara Station had this sign.Nov 06, 2008
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Banners guide the way to the Shiga Prefectural Cultural and Industrial Exchange Hall (Shiga Kenritsu Bunka Sangyo Koryu Kaikan) 滋賀県立文化産業交流会館Nov 06, 2008
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Inside the hall with the aerobics competition which started at 9:30 am on Oct. 20, 2008. The hall was filled with energy and cheering. Thirty-nine teams of 3 to 5 people competed, totalling about 190 competitors. Three South Korean teams also competed.Nov 06, 2008
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Shiga Prefectural Cultural and Industrial Exchange Hall (Shiga Kenritsu Bunka Sangyo Koryu Kaikan) 滋賀県立文化産業交流会館Nov 06, 2008
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A Caffy doll in front of the hall. Aerobics participants from all over Japan gathered in the hall. The Sports Recreation event is held annually in a different prefecture. It is open to adults of all ages.Nov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Jinja ShrineNov 06, 2008
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View from Kiyotaki Jinja ShrineNov 06, 2008
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Bridge to Kiyotaki Jinja ShrineNov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Jinja Shrine 清滝神社Nov 06, 2008
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Adjacent to Tokugen-in temple is Kiyotaki Jinja Shrine with stone lanterns.Nov 06, 2008
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Kannon at the top of the slope.Nov 06, 2008
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Close-up of Kannon statueNov 06, 2008
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Path to Kannon statues on a slope next to the temple.Nov 06, 2008
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The first Kyogoku grave, that of Ujinobu, the founder of the Kyogoku Clan.Nov 06, 2008
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View from the upper level Kyogoku graves.Nov 06, 2008
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Graves of the Tadotsu Clan (多度津藩), a branch of the Kyogoku who ruled in Marugame. From left to right, Kyogoku Takateru (高琢), Takakata (高賢), Takabumi (高文), Takayoshi (高慶), and Takamichi (高通).Nov 06, 2008
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The first Kyogoku grave, that of Ujinobu, the founder of the Kyogoku Clan.Nov 06, 2008
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Entrance to Kyogoku graves. 京極Nov 06, 2008
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Grave of Kyogoku Takatsugi, husband of Hatsu, one of the Azai sisters.Nov 06, 2008
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About Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagoda.Nov 06, 2008
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Kyogoku clan graves. Grave of Kyogoku Takatsugi is on the left.Nov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagoda.Nov 06, 2008
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Famous cherry tree (in fall)Nov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagoda in Maibara, Shiga.Nov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagodaNov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagodaNov 06, 2008
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Three-story pagodaNov 06, 2008
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Entrance to Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple.Nov 06, 2008
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More autumn foliage outside the back corner of Tokugen-in.Nov 06, 2008
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Cherry tree path to Tokugen-in Temple.Nov 06, 2008
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Path to Tokugen-in Temple. The temple bell indicates that there was a temple here. Tokugen-in had a number of subordinate temples here. They have all gone.Nov 06, 2008
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Road to Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple in autumn. Tokugen-in is also noted for autumn leaves.Nov 06, 2008
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Within walking distance from Kashiwabara-juku is Kiyotaki village in the distance at the foot of the mountain. 清滝Nov 06, 2008
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Samegai tulips, Maibara, ShigaJun 25, 2008
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Heart of tulipsJun 25, 2008
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About 15,000 tulips (+sakura) bloom here. 上丹生チューリップ祭りJun 25, 2008
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The tulips come in various colors.Jun 25, 2008
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In May, a large field of tulips bloom.Jun 25, 2008
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The tulip field is along the road going to the trout farm.Jun 25, 2008
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Rainbow trout must be happy to be swimming in such clean water.Jun 25, 2008
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Since 2004, Kami-nyu in Samegai, Maibara grows tulips every spring for tourists. Kami-nyu Tulip Festival is also held on a Sunday with food booths and stage entertainment. Jun 25, 2008
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River along the way to the trout farm.Jun 25, 2008
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Trout fishing for a feeJun 25, 2008
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Tenjin-sui Natural Spring with crystal-clear water.Jun 25, 2008
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Look! I caught one!Jun 25, 2008
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Trout at Samegai Trout Farm (Yosonjo). The water flows from the Suzuka mountains and it's quite cold which is good for the fish.Jun 25, 2008
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Trout-catching pond. Kids can freely catch a big trout.Jun 25, 2008
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Tenjin-sui Natural Spring Park 天神水広場Jun 25, 2008
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Entrance to Samegai Trout Farm (Yosonjo). Established in 1878 and operated by Shiga Prefecture, the Samegai Trout Farm is Asia's largest trout farm with many trout ponds. 醒井養鱒場From JR Samegai Station, it's a one-hour walk.Jun 25, 2008
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The Samegai Trout Farm raises trout species, perpetuates breeding techniques, researches trout species, and serves as a tourist attraction.Jun 25, 2008
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Mizunoeki rest house next to Samegai StationJun 25, 2008
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Samegai Station, on JR Tokaido Line 醒ケ井駅Jun 25, 2008
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Tokaido Line train near Samegai.Jun 25, 2008
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Stone marker pointing to Bamba-juku, the next post town.Jun 25, 2008
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Saigyo-sui must be clean enough to drink.Jun 25, 2008
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Exhibition space in Mizunoeki arcade 2nd floorJun 25, 2008
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Natural spring called Saigyo-sui. 西行水Jun 25, 2008
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Road marker showing the way.Jun 25, 2008
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Natural spring called Saigyo-sui. 西行水Jun 25, 2008
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Inside post office designed by William Merrell Vories.Jun 25, 2008
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The third of Samegai's famous Three Spring Waters. This one is called Saigyo-sui, named after the famous poet. 西行水Jun 25, 2008
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Samegai Museum in a former post office designed by William Merrell Vories, Samegai, Shiga Pref. 旧醒井郵便局局舎 MAPJun 25, 2008
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Samegai Kominkan Community CenterJun 25, 2008
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Samegai-juku and Nakasendo Road. The main part of Samegai-juku is near JR Samegai Station on the JR Tokaido Line. Short walk. 醒井宿Jun 25, 2008
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Monument indicating that Emperor Meiji rested here.Jun 25, 2008
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Apparently someone released a similar species called itoyo into the river and they crossbred. Researchers found the hybrid fish, but no pure-breed hariyo. This has come as a shock to the locals. Hariyo is on Japan's endangered list.Jun 25, 2008
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Jizogawa River was also noted for a freshwater fish called hariyo or stickleback. However, researchers have found that the hariyo seems to have become extinct here by May 2010.Jun 25, 2008
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Emperor Meiji rested here.Jun 25, 2008
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Underwater baikamo flowers Jizogawa River, Samegai, Shiga Pref. Bloom in summer, only in very clean water. 梅花藻、バイカモJun 25, 2008
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Samegai Museum in a former toiya-ba. 米原市醒井宿資料館 醒井宿問屋場（旧川口家住宅）Jun 25, 2008
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Fire hoseJun 25, 2008
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Underwater baikamo flowers Jizogawa River, Samegai, Shiga Pref. 梅花藻、バイカモ MAPJun 25, 2008
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Site of Honjin lodge. 本陣跡Jun 25, 2008
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Crystal-clear Jizogawa River 地蔵川Jun 25, 2008
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Inside the former toiya-ba.Jun 25, 2008
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Samegai Wooden Sculpture Museum, open only on weekends and national holidays. Closed in winter. 醒井木彫美術館Jun 25, 2008
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Jizo-do temple houses a Jizo statue. Originally built by the Ogaki Castle lord Ishikawa Hyuga 石川日向守 in the Edo Period after he recovered from illness. The temple holds the Jizo-bon festival in Aug. 地蔵堂Jun 25, 2008
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Kamo Shrine is one of the first things that catches your eye as you enter Samegai. It's shrine on a steep slope. 加茂神社Jun 25, 2008
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Samegai-juku and Nakasendo Road 醒井宿Jun 25, 2008
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Samegai-juku stone monumentJun 25, 2008
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Samegai-juku is the sixty-first station or post town (shukuba) of the sixty-nine stations on the Nakasendo Road. It is the second Nakasendo station in Shiga (following Kashiwabara-juku), MAPJun 25, 2008
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Ichirizuka milestone 一里塚Jun 25, 2008
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Site of Ichirizuka milestone on left.Jun 25, 2008
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Hachiman ShrineJun 25, 2008
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Nakasendo Road going to Samegai-juku.Jun 25, 2008
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Nakasendo Road on left, entering Samegai-juku. On the right is Route 21 going to Maibara Station.Jun 25, 2008
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Nakasendo stone marker. Go left to enter the old Nakasendo Road.Jun 25, 2008
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Kawauchi stone monumentJun 25, 2008
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Stone marker between Azusa and Kashiwabara-juku.Jun 25, 2008
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